You are cordially invited to attend the ALABAMA Premiere “Hell and Back Again” In 2009 in Helmand Province Afghanistan a group of marines were dropped behind enemy lines. Cut off and surrounded, the Marines fight the enemy and experience immense hostility from the displaced villagers. Filmmaker Dennis Danfung was embedded with Echo Company and captures the frontline action. When one member of Echo Co., Sgt Harris, returns home to N.C. after life threatening injuries, the film evolves from a war expose to one man’s personal apocalypse. With the love of his wife he struggles to overcome the difficulties of transition to civilian life Fundraiser for St. Clair County, M.A.P.S. Inc. 501 3 (c) Thursday, June 14, 2012 Beginning at six o’clock in the evening (reception) Seating at seven 0’cloc... 05/29/2012

    WANTED! Vintage photographs and stories of Pell City!   Do you have archives of old photographs or vintage postcards? Are you knowledgeable about your local history? Would you like to help preserve your community’s fascinating history?   Local resident Janice Wiley-Dorn is currently compiling a photographic history of Pell City and is looking for your help! She is assembling historic images of Pell City and the stories that go with them to include in an upcoming book to be published by Arcadia Publishing, the nation’s leading publisher of local and regional history. To share your photographs and stories, please contact Janice Wiley-Dorn at (205) 908-5540 or pcpens@janicewiley-dorn.com by Saturday May 26, 2012. Help keep local history alive!       Reprinted with permission from Green... 05/23/2012

      Selling Your Home Detach yourself emotionally Buying real estate is an emotional decision, but the opposite needs to be true for selling real estate. Emotions can get in the way of selling your property.The more attached you are, the harder it will be to convince a potential buyer to see themselves as the new homeowner.Try to get used to the idea that the home will no longer be yours. Think of it as a product to be sold. Visit every room and say "good-bye." Visualize yourself handing over the keys. First impression Outside:  Curb appeal can create a good first impression. Cut the lawn weekly while showing your home. Keep the lawn edged, fertilized and watered. Trim the bushes, prune trees and shrubs, remove weeds from the garden. Consider planting seasonally appropriate plants to... 04/28/2012

April 2011 VISIT OUR WEB SITE We need your help! Only days remain before the winner of a dream vacation for two is announced Saturday night at the Mystery Dinner Theater production of Murder on the Nile.You still have time to buy a ticket that gives you the opportunity to win a five-night stay at an exclusive, all inclusive resort on the Mayan Riviera. View a slideshow of what awaitsyou in this coastal paradiseBut that's not all. Airfare for two is included in the package, and it looks as if only 100 tickets will be sold, enhancing your opportunity to win.The donation is $50, and it will go toward supporting our theater. You can download your ticket by clicking here. Print and fill out the ticket and then send it along with your check to the Pell City Center. You can also purchase a ti... 04/07/2011

Real Estate Advisor: April 2011 Water-Saving Landscaping Tips As signs of sunshine start to peek through the fog of winter, we grow nearer to the season marked by the hum of lawnmowers and the smell of freshly churned soil. Spring, and the joys (or chores) of landscaping, are nearly upon us. Depending on your point of view, gardening and yard work can either be a necessary evil or a cherished escape into the fresh air. But whether you're a minimalist landscaper or have the greenest of thumbs, the added expense of landscaping water bills can be an unpleasant reality every spring and summer. The tips below are just a few ways you can responsibly make it rain without draining your wallet dry. Harvest the Downpours - Setting up your own rain barrel is an easy way to save a significant amou... 03/29/2011

PAWS IN THE PARK Please mark your calendars and come out for a day of unbelievable fun on Saturday, March 26, at Pell City's beautiful Lakeside Park, from 10 until 3.    Admission to the event itself is free, but there will be plenty of food and other vendors to offer their wares as a way that you may support the Shelter.    A mini-castle and inflatable slide and such for children are activities that will be available free of charge. Be prepared to see hundreds of dogs and their owners having the time of their lives as they enjoy the free Pet Contest, featuring free treats for all the entrants, and separate contests for children and adults, with ribbons for every participant! There is a 32-foot Mobile Gaming Theater that is new to Paws,  with entertainment for all ages.  Four 47-inch Hi... 03/21/2011

   This week, in addition to our 30% off all picture frames, purses, jewelry, scarves, and ladies accessories, we will be discounting all instock merchandise by 20% (sale excludes wine, coffee and gourmet foods).   Please check out our new merchandise--willow branch light florals, watermelon serving pieces, great cookbooks and many other new items.   Also,  this Thursday, March 10th, 2011, from 4-6 PM, we will be hosting a wine tasting and a gold party!!   Cheryl Haywood of Tangible Investments will be here to buy back all that jewelry that is tangled, broken or out of style.  You will be paid cash by Mrs. Haywood for the items accepted.  Listed below are the items in gold or silver that Mrs Haywood will buy:       Braclets or Necklaces in any condition, Dental Gold,     Gold watches, ... 03/07/2011

Pell City Garden Club Presents:ANNUAL GARDEN TOUR   April 30, 2011 9:00 to 12:30 PM   v  Tour 4 Area Gardens Saturday April 30 from 9 to 12:30pm   A White Farmhouse, a 1894 Coal Camp Physician's 4 Square Cottage, a Lakeside Paradise and a Woodland Retreat v  Enjoy a boxed lunch at Lakeside Park from noon to 2:30pm included with your tour ticket   v  Browse specialty art available from Pell City's Council of the Arts   v  Take home a favorite plant seen on tour.  Different varieties are available for sale beginning at 10:00 in the park   v  Lean back and enjoy easy listening music provided by Austin Marsh & friends   Call us for tickets, maps and/or additional information... Dana 205.369.1413...Peggy 205-338-4300...Donna 205.525.0144 Or see any Pell City Garden Club Member   03/07/2011

Get your tickets now for Hooleyon March 12 at Pell City Center The time is drawing near for a real Irish treat when Hooley arrives at the Pell City Center for a pre-St. Patrick's Day celebration to remember.On Saturday, March 12, at 6:30 p.m., there will be a pre-party and a performance by Birmingham's Hooley band at 7.Feel the beat and see the fast paced River Dance, featuring some of our own local folks. A memorable time awaits. Just read for yourself what Alabama Tourism had to say about this special band as a featured event in the state this month:"Whenever musicians gather in someone's home for good food, good craic (chat) and good music, a wonderful time is in store for all. The informal kitchen "hooley" is one of the most enjoyable traditions practiced in Ireland, and the Birming... 03/04/2011

Pottery Class Saturday's 1-3 PM    Starting February 26, 2011          Come and have fun learning how to hand build beautiful one of a kind pottery pieces.     $25 includes clay and firing.    Call Janice at 205-516-9439 to reserve your spot today.  Space is limited.    Artscape Gallery 1917 Cogswell Ave Suite 3 02/18/2011

Ami's Pell City Bridal Show   Sunday, February 27, 2011   1:00pm - 4:30pm   at Celebrations in Pell City, Alabama     GRAND PRIZE ~ 3 Day Caribbean Honeymoon  Brides Preregister for Drawing of Wedding Gown Preservation   Tickets: $6.00   Door Prizes & Discounts Food Vendors Punch Tasting Table   Wedding 101 Sessions Fashion Show   (205)-401-6142 or (205)338-2818 or (205)814-1013   Celebrations is located at  3005 Martin St S, Cropwell, AL 35054 02/10/2011

PRESS RELEASE           PRESS RELEASE            PRESS RELEASE      DATE:            Saturday, February 26, 2011 - 7p.m.                         SPONSOR:     Pell City Center, Pell City, Alabama    EVENT:          Hank and Patsy    TICKET PRICES:        $25 - Adults                                       $20 - Seniors & Students                                          DESCRIPTION: Country Royalty comes to town on this evening with the legendary sounds of Hank Williams and Patsy Cline. Williams, performed by national sensation Jason Petty, and Western Artists' Female Vocalist of the Year Carolyn Martina as Cline come together for a night to remember. Martin blends passion, experience and soulful elegance into her performance. And Rolling Stone called Petty's performance of Williams a "fo... 01/31/2011

  Season spectaculars up ahead Glenn Leonard's Temptations Revue comes to town this Saturday night, kicking off the new year for the Pell City Center to the world famous and unmistakable sounds of Motown. Only a few tickets still remain, and you can order them today by clicking here.Or use PayPal  On Feb. 26, "Country Royalty" takes center stage with the unforgettable performance of Jason Petty and Carolyn Martin as Hank Williams and Patsy Cline. Rolling Stone calls national sensation Petty's performance a "forceful, clear eyed depiction" of the country music legend. And Martin's performances have earned her "Western Artist Female Vocalist of the Year." What St. Patrick's Day celebration would be complete without the music and heritage of Ireland? Head to the Pell City Center March 12 ... 01/25/2011

Making Our Community Safer... One Woman At A Time   Pell City Police Woman's Self Defense Seminar Where: Pell City Civic Center 2801 Stemley Bridge Rd, Pell City, AL 35128 When: Day Class: Saturday, February 19th9 a.m. to noon Night Class: Thursday, February 24th6 p.m. to 9 p.m. FREE REGISTRATION Reserve Your Place Now! Call 884-3334 or E-mail: rachelherren@epell.net 01/14/2011

Basement Insulation Lowers Energy Costs By: Jeanne Huber Published: December 14, 2010 Add insulation to your basement to help lower heating and cooling costs by as much as $170 per year.   Where to add basement insulation You have two choices: Add insulation to your basement walls and treat the basement as indoor space, or add insulation to the basement ceiling and treat your basement as outdoor space. If you choose to treat your basement as outdoor space, you would close off all heating and cooling vents located in your basement-especially any vents on your furnace unit and on exposed HVAC ducts. Add insulation to basement ceilings Insulating your basement ceiling is a straightforward job. Use fiberglass batt insulation designed to fit between framing members. Figure a cost of $.50 to ... 01/13/2011

Temptations coming in January Tickets are going fast, so you better hurry if you don't want to miss the legendary Temptations taking center stage at the Pell City Center Jan. 29.Hear the hits that defined a generation -- "My Girl," "Since I Lost My Baby," "Ain't Too Proud to Beg" -- and see them performed as only Glen Leonard's Temptations Revue can do it.This will be Motown at its best with original Temptation Glen Leonard leading the way.Tickets are $35, and the curtain goes up at 7 p.m.Order your tickets today by calling the Pell City Center box office at 205-338-1974. 12/16/2010

Merry Christmas from the RE/MAX family! We cordially invite you to our annual CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE in conjunction with The Pell City Chamber of Commerce Tuesday, December 14, 2010 4-8pm Come celebrate with live music, great food and holiday cheer! 418 Martin Street South Pell City, AL 35128 12/14/2010

"SHALL WE DANCE AND "ROCK AROUND THE CHRISTMAS TREE" REQUEST YOUR PRESENCE AT: SUNRISE ON THE CIRCLE WHEN: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14TH, 2010 TIME: 6:00 P.M. TO 8:00 P.M. **************************************************** Plenty of food, drink, music and laughter for all. Reservations are necessary due to limited space. First come, first serve up to 50 attendants. Please call Teresa Carden at 205-405-0603 for reservations. ******************************************************************************** ATTIRE FOR HOLIDAYS REQUESTED BUT NOT REQUIRED. DOOR PRIZES WILL BE GIVEN ALSO. MUSIC PROVIDED BY TCS CORPORATE EVENTS THE RESIDENTS OF SUNRISE ON THE CIRCLE 12/14/2010

"We Need A Little Christmas" Vocalists, Musicians And Dancers. Fun For The Whole Family!!!! Saturday, December 11, 2010 At The Pell City Center Time: 6:00 P.M. Adult Tickets $5 Children (12 and under) $2 Tickets Sold In Advance At The Pell City Chamber Of Commerce, Pell City Center, Civitan Members Or Contact Randy Mason At 205-338-1778. All Proceeds Will Benefit The Pell City Area Toys For Children Hosted By: The Pell City Civitan Club Santa Claus Will Be Available For Pictures In The Lobby! Donations Greatly Appreciated 12/03/2010

The Sears Christmas Toy Catalog Was A Childhood Tradition In My Home   When I was a child receiving the Sears Christmas Toy Catalog, was as much of a tradition in my home as Mom's apple pie.   Every year when the north winds started to blow towards my Virginia home, we would search the mailbox daily in hopes that the Sears Christmas Toy Catalog had arrived. Receiving the catalog was about as exciting as receiving a toy from it. My brothers and I spent hours going through the pages dreaming about what we were going to ask Santa to bring us for Christmas. We wore the catalog out by the time Christmas arrived. How exciting it was to find the toy I picked out waiting for me under the tree on Christmas morning. I can remember those magical feelings of joy like it were yesterday.    Let's ke... 12/02/2010